To listen to Billy Gillies is to capture true joy, because every song he produces and DJ set he performs radiates pure passion and vibrant spirit.

 

The Northern Irishman’s blend of quirky Eurodance synths, uplifting trance grandeur and hard-hitting bass rhythms goes beyond catchy melodies and expert timing, as breakout hits “Lagoon” and “Youth” tap into the very essence of what makes a night spent on the dancefloor with your best mates such a special experience.

 

That’s why he’s earned more than 145 million views on TikTok, filled a Creamfields tent with thousands of ravers at 1 p.m. on a Sunday, and why he’s managed to get an official remix of Madison Avenue’s 1999 hit “Don’t Call Me Baby” after ripping the iconic vocal off the internet.

 

Crowds chant his name from Taiwan to Texas because Billy Gillies dares to do something different; something unique to himself. Now, Billy Gillies is the next superstar-DJ-in-the-making, poised to take over the world.

 

Billy’s musical obsession started in the 2000s when his older sister started buying Clubland compilation CDs and dating a local DJ. One night, the boyfriend came over and brought his decks, but when the couple left to go dancing, 11-year-old Billy snuck into his sister’s room and started playing with the turntables.

 

“I was like, ‘what is this music? I love this,’” he laughs. “On the Christmas list for that year was a set of decks.”

 

His mom delivered with his first set of Kam belt drives, and Billy’s been mad for mixing ever since. Each Saturday, he’d head out of the house with a five Pound note and spend it on a new record (Tiesto’s Traffic being particularly influential). In turn, he’d spend the next week learning to mix that record in and out of his steadily growing collection.

 

When he was 17, he got his first taste of true Clubland. A year underaged, he caught an hour-long bus from Belfast to Banbridge and talked his way into a club called Coach. Japanese DJ Yoji Biomehanika and the UK’s own Lisa Lashes dropped heavy hard-house records all night, and Billy started dreaming of his own chance to rock a crowd, proper.

 

He knew that if he wanted to be an in-demand DJ, he’d have to come up with some original songs. In 2011, he locked himself in his bedroom with a copy of Ableton Live and didn’t come out until he’d mastered the basic trance sound.

 

He fell in love with music production and started sending his tracks to BBC Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules, who played them on his show every Friday night. For 19-year-old Billy, there was nothing better.

 

After spending much of his 20s as a self-described “party animal,” 28-year-old Billy once again locked himself inside his bedroom and churned out a ton of original tunes. The result? A spot on the lineup of Luminosity 2019 alongside major trance legends Paul Van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery and more. He played a set of all-original material, and when a recording was posted to Soundcloud, it earned more plays than any of the headliners.

 

“I’d brung a fresh sound into the trance scene,” Gillies says. “Everyone was making the same type of thing, where I just look back at my influences growing up and crammed it into the main trance style.”

 

International booking requests flooded in, sending him to Argentina to Australia—and then COVID struck. Many of his peers saw no point releasing music to a locked-down crowd, but Billy saw a chance to experiment.

 

“People need music in hard times, not just for clubs,” he says. “The music I was making around that time was proper emotional melodies, and it was resonating with everyone.”

 

He’d share each tune in a rough clip to Facebook or TikTok, and every post brought shares in the thousands. His fan base wasn’t just growing, it was ballooning, due in part not only to his masterful skills in the studio but also his effervescent personality that spills into each tune.

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DJ/Producer from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Shugz combines high-energy, air-tight mixing and electrifying productions to boot. From humble beginnings rising through the ranks in Trance to now diversifying with a more polished open-format sound whilst still maintaining the sounds of his early influences and roots. Shugz’ sound breaks down the barriers of dance music, no rules and straight up energy is a mainstay in his productions and live sets, with no problems producing a plethora of unique styles including Techno, Trance, Hard Techno as well a more recent commercial sound. 

  

Starting 2024 with a bang, the Belfast man secured himself a multi-track major record deal with one of the biggest record labels in the world in Colombia Records/Room Two, pinning himself alongside of the world’s global elite artists such as Calvin Harris, Adele, Daft Punk & Harry Styles to name a few. Shugz’ musical accolades do not stop there, with already requested remixes from MK, Rita Ora & Joel Corry to compliment his new deal & ability. 

  

In 2023 he produced a total of 38 tracks and accumulated an impressive 12.5 million Soundcloud streams with each one of his Soundcloud uploads hitting the "New & Hot" chart consistently as well as a top 3 "All Music Chart" hit with "King of My Castle". 

  

Shugz also is no stranger to the world’s dance music circuit, with a stacked passport each year from 2016 when he started his journey professionally with his first international artist agency. Having played 41 gigs in the last 12 months alone, touching down in over 20 countries with regular tours in Australia, Asia, UK, and regular visits to South America and all over Europe.  

  

In his native Belfast he achieved local-hero status with 6 sell-out shows in the famous Telegraph Building with his own brand ‘Kill your Idols’ as well as regular summer appearances at major festivals such as Creamfields, Coloursfest, Lost Minds, Escape in the Park, Planet Love & the Felie An Phobail in Belfast. 

  

Stay tuned as Shugz continues to grow, explore & improve in new sonic territories with his newfound sound & direction.

The Earth n Days DJ/producer duo launched their journey in 2017 with the goal of leaving a lasting mark on the international house music scene. Thanks to their high-quality tracks and remixes, they quickly made a name for themselves in the world of house music and are currently regarded as one of the top house acts. Over the past years, their releases have appeared on acclaimed labels such as Toolroom Records, Armada, Solotoko, and Altra Moda, while their tracks are also regularly featured on HouseU and There Was Jack — two imprints closely associated with them. In addition, they’ve had the opportunity to showcase their DJ sets in numerous renowned clubs and festivals across Europe and beyond. In 2025, Earth n Days underwent a full transformation: Zsak, one of the founding members, was joined by Agebeat, formerly known as a member of the well-known project Crazibiza. With decades of musical experience and hundreds of releases under their belts, both producers are considered among the most respected artists in their home country, and they enjoy recognition on the international scene as well. Now combining their forces, they’re entering a new chapter with fresh energy, aiming to represent a new level in international house music under the banner of Earth n Days.

Factor B, the sonic architect hailing from the sun-soaked shores of Australia, has carved a distinct niche in the trance music landscape with his emotive and uplifting productions. Born Brendan Blatt, Factor B's journey into the world of electronic music began & evolved into a career marked by dedication and a relentless pursuit of musical transcendence.

Factor B's musical journey reached new heights with the release of his critically acclaimed album, "Theatre of the Mind," which soared to the number 1 spot on charts worldwide. This milestone not only solidified his position as a leading force in trance but also showcased his ability to craft a cohesive and immersive musical experience.

With his finger on the pulse of trance's evolution, Factor B continues to push boundaries and shape the future of the genre, ensuring that his musical legacy remains firmly etched in the hearts of his global audience.

The foreseeable future of #propertrance is no doubt in safe hands with Brendan taking his music and shows to the next level in 2024 including his ‘Theatre of the Mind’  open to close / Extended set TOTM tour which is taking the world by storm, selling out from San Francisco to Australia!

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Tour Dates:
Jan 18 - Vixens, Fort Lauderdale, USA 
Jan 23 - Groove Cruise, Miami,USA
Jan 27 - Groove Cruise, Labadee, Haiti 
Jan 31 - Grenswerk, Venlo, Netherlands 
Feb 1 - Tranceformations, Wroclaw, Poland 
Fab 22 - Cuckoo, Nottingham, UK
Mar 14 - Trancegate, Milan, Italy
Mar 15 - Epic Club, Prague, Czech Republic 
Mar 22 - Ekwador, Manieczki, Poland 
Mar 26 - Coldharbour Night, Miami, USA
Mar 28 - Vixens, Fort Lauderdale, USA
April 12 - Transmission Festival, Gelredome, Arnhem, Netherlands 
April 19 - Trance Signal, Oberhausen, Germany 
April 25 - Panama, Amsterdam, Netherlands 
May 2 - Bauhaus, Houston, Texas, USA
May 3 - Vixens, Fort Lauderdale, USA 
May 9 - Rong Open Air Festival, Uno, Malta 
May 23 - Skyway Theatre, Minneapolis, USA
May 25 - E11even Miami, Florida, USA 
May 31 - New City Gas, Montreal, Canada 
Jun 21 - Silesia Beats, Chorzow, Poland 
Jun 28 - Luminosity Beach Festival, Zandvoort, Netherlands 
Aug 9 - Dance Valley, Spaarnwoude, Netherlands 
Aug 23 - Creamfields Daresbury, UK
Oct 3 - Joshua Brooks, Manchester, UK
Oct 4 - Rong Indoor Festival, Manchester, UK 
Nov 8 - We Are Trance, Johannesburg, South Africa

British producer Callum Higby, has grown into his own in the Hard Dance scene. Not limiting himself, Callum has continued to experiment and bridge the gap between genres with each release.

Teaming up with UK Trance favorite, Ben Nicky, thier hit “The Donk” turned heads. Receiving support amongst industry peers such as Diplo, Darren Styles, Gammer, Dougal, and Kayzo to name a few. Callum has gone on to release his debut EP “One More Night” (Welcome Records). Giving listeners a glimpse of what’s to come.

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